I'm currently in the workroom at the back of my master's shop.
　Unlike the inside of the shop, this room was cleaned up.
　I asked him why it's only clean here.
Isn't it a tradesman's duty to keep his work area clean?
　I asked him why the store was so dirty.

　Then I asked him why the store was so dirty.
Yeah, that's ...... my wife was beautiful when she was alive.
　It came back.

　It seems that ...... Master's wife has already died.
　He had left his wife in charge of the shop since he started.
　When he decided to go out on his own, it didn't work out so well and sales started to drop off and he had no income.
　How can I make this store profitable from now on: .......

　Well, we can talk about business later, for now it's about making magic tools.
''It's nice to meet you, Master.

Oh. Okay, let's start with the basics.
　After saying that, Master laid out all the things on the workbench.

"This is the magical stone. It's an important energy source needed to move the magic tools. By the way, each tool requires different magic stones.

'Will I need a different magic stone?　What do you mean?

''Well ...... for example, this little lightning-generating stick has to be a magic stone poured by someone whose attribute is lightning .
　And this fire surprise box is either a fire or fire attribute . This black sphere has the attribute of darkness.
　You can change the magic stone according to the purpose.

I see. ...... I didn't know that.

Okay. Keep that in mind. Now, next time, you'll need this for your magic tools as much as you need your magic stones.
　Then he showed me a book.
　There were geometric patterns on it in various shapes.

Is this ...... a magic circle?

Yeah. You know me well.

I've seen it in a book before.

"I see. This is a necessity for turning a magical tool into a magical instrument. The magic circle determines the performance of the spell.

'Oh, really? ...... This is a very detailed description if you look closely.
　On the last page of the book I was shown, there was an extremely detailed magic circle that you wouldn't expect from a master's face.

''Yeah, you'd have to spend a long time and gain experience to be able to create something like this.

''Oh, well, ...... your master is a great guy, isn't he?

Well, Fermat has asked me to work for him so many times.

'What?　That much?　Then you'd definitely be better off going over there and working.

No, I don't want to give up this place. This place is a memory of my dead wife and this place is my life.
　If it's such an important store, let's make it prettier: .......

'Oh, really? ....... Okay. I'll definitely take care of the store.

Oh, come on. Okay, I'm gonna start paying you up front.


'First, I'll draw the magic circle using this magic-conducting ink.
　Then he showed me a bottle of clear ink.


'Magic conduction?　Is your magic conductive?

Yeah, I got it. Well, I'm going to draw a basic magic circle now, so you can copy it.

I understand.

　Then the master's long, long lecture on magicians began.
　My master was strict with me but he was kind enough to teach me.

　Thanks to that, I could understand the basics.
　Well, there are so many that it might take me a long time to remember them all.
　I have to go home and review it: .......

Okay, that's enough for today. I'll see you tomorrow.

Yes, thank you again.

Oh!

　I've moved on to the house.
I'm home.

Oh, Master Leo!　Where have you been!
　When I walked in, I saw Belle standing there with an angry look on her face.

'What?　I was taught how to make magic tools in a wizard shop.

'How to make a magic tool: ......?　I'm not sure, but he's coming back late!

'Sorry, I'm sorry: ....... I just got so caught up in the moment that I lost track of time.



Well, that's okay. Then you could have told me ahead of time that you were going to be late.

I'm sorry. I'll be late tomorrow.
　Something about Belle is becoming more like a maid these days: .......
　She hasn't made any mistakes lately, and she's settled in .

'Huh?　Tomorrow?!

Yeah. I think it's almost every day from now on.

Are you going to teach me how to make a magic tool?

Yeah. You're going to be taught a lesson now.

That's great. But does Master Leo need it?　Honestly, with creation magic, there's no need for magic tools, right?
　It's true: ...... I agree.

"Yeah. Well, it's just killing time. Besides, it might help.

'Oh, well, good luck with that .......

Yeah. Yeah, can you just listen to what you've learned today?　I just want to review it.

'What?　Do I have to listen to you?

Yeah. It's easier to learn by teaching someone else.

Okay. All right, then, please.

Yeah, well, nice to meet you.


　Then I ate a late dinner, took a bath and laid out the magic circle on the floor in my room that I copied Master's today.
''First of all, this pattern has a magic absorption effect. You can use this to draw magic from the magical stone to supply the magic circle with magic.

'Oh, really? ......

"Next, this is the one that activates the magic and ...... this one seems to release the magic ...... this is ...... and I'm asleep. ...... I remembered that it was late at night . I'm sorry. ...... I'm going to bed too.
　Belle had fallen asleep on the floor.


　SIDE: Belle.
Hmm, what?　I fell asleep. ......?
　Yesterday, I think Leo came home late ...... and then late at night Leo started talking about the magic circle ...... and I fell asleep.
　I did it. ...... Amelie is going to be mad at me.
　I've got to get up earlier than that.

　Huh?
　I'm too heavy to get up: .......
　Speaking of which, ...... where is this place?

Hmmm... ......

'What?　Lele, Master Leo?
　And to my surprise, there was Leo on top of me.

"What am I going to do? ...... I can't wake him up. ......
　I'll have to get out of it so that I don't wake him up: .......

　Move Leo gently.

"Gosh, this should help us get out of here. You have to get ready soon. ......
　When I finally managed to get out of it, I relaxed, and then Leo-sama hugged me.

''Ugh, you're too strong ......, isn't it hopeless to get out of this, ......?''
　I'm going to have to give up on ...... or if you're mad at me, blame it on Master Leo.
　Good night, ...... Master Leo.


　SIDE: Leons.
"Mmm. ...... It's morning. ...... I slept well. It's been a long time since I've had such a pleasant morning. Hmm?
　What's that bushy thing hitting you in the face: ......?
　And you're hugging something soft: .......
　Did I ever have a cuddle pillow .......

　With that in mind, I opened my eyes and saw ......
　There were dog ears in front of me.

Bell ......!　By the way, you were carrying the bell to bed yesterday ...... and we went straight to bed together.

Hmm. ......

But it's unusual for Belle to be asleep at this time of night. She's always trying to wake me up.
　It's always Belle's job in the morning to wake me up after a long night of staying up late.
　By the way, ...... Belle's pretty when she sleeps. .......

　Slam!

Master Leo, wake up!
　The door opened with a loud bang and I thought it was empty, but then Miss Amelie came into the room.

'And, I don't know where Belle is: ...... Oh?　You were sleeping together?　Well, then, breakfast is ready.


　As soon as she saw the situation where I was hugging Belle, she grinned and walked out.

'Wait, wait!　This ...... has gone. Anyway, I have to wake up ...... bell wake up.
　I was going to excuse myself, but ...... was already gone, so I gave up and decided to wake up the bell.